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I visited the cowboy capital of the world - here's what it's like to be lassoed by real-life ranchers in the authentic Wild West

Jo Kessel visits Bandera, Texas (population 800), stands on a horse and gets lassoed by a cowboy in Texas Hill Country.

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Air India's sole crash survivor narrates his escape

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Air India's sole crash survivor narrates his escape

UK beach with white sands and turquoise waters is 'perfect dupe' for the Caribbean

UK beach with white sands and turquoise waters is 'perfect dupe' for the Caribbean

Avoid airport security delays by leaving four things at home

Avoid airport security delays by leaving four things at home

Is it safe to travel to Egypt? Your rights as Middle East conflict escalates between Israel and Iran

Is it safe to travel to Egypt? Your rights as Middle East conflict escalates between Israel and Iran

Aviation experts have their say on whether seat 11A is the safest on a plane

Aviation experts have their say on whether seat 11A is the safest on a plane

Europe’s ‘fairytale’ country is so tiny it could fit into the UK 1,521 times

Europe’s ‘fairytale’ country is so tiny it could fit into the UK 1,521 times

Top 30 things travellers do before every holiday - and it takes longer than you think

Top 30 things travellers do before every holiday - and it takes longer than you think

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US city has ‘best beach’ and 250 hours of sunshine per year - direct UK flights

US city has ‘best beach’ and 250 hours of sunshine per year - direct UK flights

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Want the best value five-star hotels in 2025? Staycations are the answer

Want the best value five-star hotels in 2025? Staycations are the answer

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Thousands to march on streets of Mallorca in overtourism protest this weekend

Thousands to march on streets of Mallorca in overtourism protest this weekend

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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Bryce Dallas Howard

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Bryce Dallas Howard

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Popular UK city has beautiful secret beach only accessed by three scenic trails

Popular UK city has beautiful secret beach only accessed by three scenic trails

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What caused the Air India flight to crash in 30 seconds? Here’s what investigators are looking for

What caused the Air India flight to crash in 30 seconds? Here’s what investigators are looking for

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New sleeper train plans to connect 100 European cities by 2035

New sleeper train plans to connect 100 European cities by 2035

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Ryanair alerts Portugal holidaymakers over ‘unfair’ issue impacting summer trips

Ryanair alerts Portugal holidaymakers over ‘unfair’ issue impacting summer trips

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Ryanair issues advice on 'joining the left queue' at the airport

Ryanair issues advice on 'joining the left queue' at the airport

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UK holidaymakers face 'extreme risk' in two Spanish islands amid high temperatures

UK holidaymakers face 'extreme risk' in two Spanish islands amid high temperatures

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All UK passport holders told to act 'today'

All UK passport holders told to act 'today'

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The world's oldest pub has been around since Viking times — and it's not in England

The world's oldest pub has been around since Viking times — and it's not in England

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Officials issue 'extreme risk' warning for popular Spanish islands - how to stay safe

Officials issue 'extreme risk' warning for popular Spanish islands - how to stay safe

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All UK passport holders urged to make important check

All UK passport holders urged to make important check

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Dozens of UK flight diversions and cancellations due to Iran-Israel turmoil

Dozens of UK flight diversions and cancellations due to Iran-Israel turmoil

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The best spa hotels in the Lake District for outdoor saunas and forest views

The best spa hotels in the Lake District for outdoor saunas and forest views

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AA survey reveals ‘alarming’ state of UK drivers and roads

AA survey reveals ‘alarming’ state of UK drivers and roads

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Tourists left stranded on Greek island because of little-known airport rule

Tourists left stranded on Greek island because of little-known airport rule

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‘How to find out if I'm flying on a Dreamliner as Boeing safety record scrutinised'

‘How to find out if I'm flying on a Dreamliner as Boeing safety record scrutinised'

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Brit holidaymakers issued warning over parking scam plaguing tourist hotspot

Brit holidaymakers issued warning over parking scam plaguing tourist hotspot

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I bought a £129 mystery Wowcher holiday - here's why I couldn't believe which destination I got

I bought a £129 mystery Wowcher holiday - here's why I couldn't believe which destination I got

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UK travellers issued warning over hidden tax on flights that could mean you pay MORE

UK travellers issued warning over hidden tax on flights that could mean you pay MORE

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Ryanair introduces £500 fine for certain types of 'unacceptable' behaviour

Ryanair introduces £500 fine for certain types of 'unacceptable' behaviour

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Experts reveal the 'unethical' travel hack that could ruin your honeymoon - and how to secure a legitimate upgrade for FREE

Experts reveal the 'unethical' travel hack that could ruin your honeymoon - and how to secure a legitimate upgrade for FREE

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The little-known areas in Italy where you can retire to a beautiful holiday home for less than £45k, revealed by property experts

The little-known areas in Italy where you can retire to a beautiful holiday home for less than £45k, revealed by property experts

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'I visited a supermarket in Spain and one thing left me gobsmacked'

'I visited a supermarket in Spain and one thing left me gobsmacked'

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Tiny UK seaside town named a hidden gem with boutique shops and castle

Tiny UK seaside town named a hidden gem with boutique shops and castle

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Edinburgh Airport chief and the big Glasgow question

Edinburgh Airport chief and the big Glasgow question

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St Andrews golf chief to set out 10-year plan to share the wealth

St Andrews golf chief to set out 10-year plan to share the wealth

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Old Course boss looks to 'spread the benefits' of visitors to St Andrews

Old Course boss looks to 'spread the benefits' of visitors to St Andrews

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Lone passenger who survived deadly Air India crash sparks interest in other sole survivors

Lone passenger who survived deadly Air India crash sparks interest in other sole survivors

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Budget airline to close after 20 years

Budget airline to close after 20 years

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Why you should swap Lisbon and Porto for this picture-perfect Portuguese city

Why you should swap Lisbon and Porto for this picture-perfect Portuguese city

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Devastating Air India tragedy is an exception to the trends of air safety

Devastating Air India tragedy is an exception to the trends of air safety

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Travellers are ditching Spain and Portugal for cheaper holidays. Here’s where they’re going

Travellers are ditching Spain and Portugal for cheaper holidays. Here’s where they’re going

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Tourist tries 'world's hardest drive' that's 'more insane than rollercoasters'

Tourist tries 'world's hardest drive' that's 'more insane than rollercoasters'

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Between 'The Rock' and a hard place: How I get by in contested Gibraltar

Between 'The Rock' and a hard place: How I get by in contested Gibraltar

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Airport security guidance as people urged to leave four items at home

Airport security guidance as people urged to leave four items at home

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Incredible £7.7 million upside-down railway that flies over rivers and cars

Incredible £7.7 million upside-down railway that flies over rivers and cars

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The quiet islands that pay £40k to those willing to move there

The quiet islands that pay £40k to those willing to move there

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I'll explain what it's like to live in the contested British rock on the edge of Spain

I'll explain what it's like to live in the contested British rock on the edge of Spain

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Pretty coastal town with UK’s best hidden beach named cheapest seaside day out

Pretty coastal town with UK’s best hidden beach named cheapest seaside day out

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Little-known spot in the Canary Islands named 'cheapest' for summer holidays

Little-known spot in the Canary Islands named 'cheapest' for summer holidays

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Huge blow to Greece as tourists abandon popular island for key reason

Huge blow to Greece as tourists abandon popular island for key reason

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The abandoned European underground station tourists are flocking to

The abandoned European underground station tourists are flocking to

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American tourist who'd never left the US comes to UK and is instantly let down

American tourist who'd never left the US comes to UK and is instantly let down

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'I stayed in £2,500-a-night Space Mansion to see if it was a tacky fever dream'

'I stayed in £2,500-a-night Space Mansion to see if it was a tacky fever dream'

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Tiny UK island 'abandoned by humans' after ambitious £3m plan axed decades ago

Tiny UK island 'abandoned by humans' after ambitious £3m plan axed decades ago

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Beautiful UK village is home to 'best hidden gem' with a Caribbean-worthy beach

Beautiful UK village is home to 'best hidden gem' with a Caribbean-worthy beach

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UK seaside warning as venomous creature buries itself under Britain's beaches

UK seaside warning as venomous creature buries itself under Britain's beaches

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What caused Air India flight to crash? Here’s what investigators are looking for

What caused Air India flight to crash? Here’s what investigators are looking for

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JetBlue flight from Chicago rolls off runway and into the grass in Boston

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JetBlue flight from Chicago rolls off runway and into the grass in Boston

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Boeing's troubled era has dimmed the prospects of a preeminent American manufacturer

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Boeing's troubled era has dimmed the prospects of a preeminent American manufacturer

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